VALLETTA. Maltese art, history and gastronomy.
Tour description
Do you want to know everything about Valletta? This is your tour.
Valletta is the smallest capital city in the European Union (it does not exceed 6,000 inhabitants), it is impossible to resist its charms.
The history of Valletta is one of the richest in the Mediterranean.
Why was it one of the most coveted cities in history? From the Ottoman Empire, the knights, Napoleon, the British, the III Reich,...
I will show you the origins of the city and of this emblematic nucleus named European Capital of Culture 2018. We will explore the alleys where the painter Caravaggio was escaping from justice, the colorful balconies, movie sets, as well as the historic buildings from the beginning of the century. XVI.
What is a tour without knowing the food? Maltese gastronomy, as much as Valletta retains many memories of its British past (such as telephone booths or its official co-language), has always been influenced by Italian food, during the tour I will take you to try the famous Pastizzi or where eat a good pizza or have a cocktail with jazz, something that became fashionable during the dolce vita.
At the end of our freetour you will feel like a Valletta local, you will find meaning and also where to try the best Maltese dishes.
We finish the tour at the door of the Cathedral of San Juan, if you still want more at the end of our freetour, come with me to visit the cathedral with Caravaggio's masterpiece.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION.
MEETING POINT. Next to the TAXI office at the entrance of Valletta in front of the TRITON fountain you will find your MORTOUR guide
Difficulty: Low. Type of terrain: Urban area with some slopes.
Duration: 2 hours approx. Last minute reservations recommended to notify by whatsapp to guarantee your tour.
RECOMMENDATIONS Water, comfortable shoes and sun cream.